Helsinki Finland

Canning tomatoes used to mean a hot messy boiling water bath to remove the skins. Not anymore. There's a much easier, faster, more efficient way. You'll want to run to the farmer's market to buy another box of tomatoes just to try this!

This time of year I have been buying bags full of organic citrus. I usually freeze the zest if I'm not using it right away, but here's another great, easy way to preserve it, and there are so many uses for this great condiment.

If you love a good homemade hummus - up the ante and use homemade Tahini made in your own kitchen! Also great on toast, in salad dressing, as a dip for chicken, or with other tasty treats where the flavor of toasted sesame is a good match.